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Swiss fondue pots stay molten hot via tiny portable burners
You are trusted to dip bread into a bubbling cauldron of cheese sitting over an open flame right on your table. It is delicious until someone drops their…
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Chinese high-speed rail covers more ground than anywhere else
They laid down enough elevated tracks to seamlessly launch trains across vast stretches of land at terrifying speeds. You can finish your complimentary cup of…
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Why Korean barbecue restaurants bag your coat
Because cooking raw meat directly at your table produces massive amounts of greasy smoke, your outerwear must be sealed away. Failure to use the protective…
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The commuter train that hangs above a river
Instead of rolling on tracks like a normal vehicle, these bizarre commuter trains hang from the ceiling over a river. It feels like riding a slow-moving…
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South Korean transit seats can be heated
While the rest of the world freezes on rigid plastic benches, South Korean transit authorities kindly roast your backside. It is a wonderfully cozy experience…
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Why English underground trains can become ovens
Despite being located in a region known for dreary weather, these deep transit tunnels turn into blast furnaces during the summer months. Commuters are forced…
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Top decks of buses provide excellent views of tree branches
Snagging the front seat on a double-decker bus feels like a massive victory until the vehicle scrapes against low-hanging foliage. You spend the entire…
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Taking photos with a tablet absolutely destroys your dignity
Holding up a massive pane of glowing glass blocks the view for absolutely everyone behind you. It is the least subtle way to capture a blurry photo while…
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Swedish bakeries sell massive quantities of cinnamon buns
Participating in the local afternoon coffee ritual means ingesting heavily spiced, sugary pastries on a daily basis. It is the socially acceptable way to eat…
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Multi-country rail passes require paying extra for seats
After dropping hundreds of dollars on a magic ticket that supposedly grants unlimited transit, you quickly discover every decent route requires a mandatory…
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Overpacking ensures lugging clean shirts all around
The irrational fear of spilling soup on yourself five times a day forces you to lug heavy bags completely stuffed with unworn garments. You essentially take…
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Spanish dinners rarely commence before ten at night
Showing up to a restaurant at six in the evening ensures you will be dining alone or accompanied strictly by confused elderly tourists. You must completely…
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Buying physical local SIM cards is largely obsolete nowadays
The glorious ritual of aggressively poking your smartphone with a tiny paperclip in a busy train station has been fully replaced by digital roaming profiles.…
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The water taxi that costs about as much as gum
Crossing the creek in a traditional wooden transit boat costs roughly the same amount as a single piece of cheap chewing gum. It is one of the few experiences…
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Belgian waffles are mostly a tourist tradition
Locals are not wandering the streets eating massive pastries buried under two pounds of chocolate sauce and whipped cream. It is a sugary trap designed…
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Group walking tours completely block the entire sidewalk
Thirty people wearing matching lanyards suddenly stopping to stare at a very old door creates a completely impenetrable human wall. They blissfully ignore the…
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Stopping on a sidewalk for a selfie angers the crowds
Halting abruptly in a massive stream of pedestrian traffic just to photograph your own face in front of a clock tower is a remarkably fast way to get shoved.…
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Why Thai tuk-tuks can cost more than taxis
Tourists eagerly pay a massive premium to suck in exhaust fumes while careening through traffic in an open-air metal cage. It is essentially an expensive,…
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Why German taxis can feel like luxury cars
Rather than rattling around in a beat-up sedan, paying for a ride here often means sitting in the plush back seat of a high-end Mercedes. You get to feel…
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Public binoculars at viewpoints demand exorbitant coin fees
After hiking all the way to a scenic overlook, you are presented with mounted metal tubes that demand heavy coinage just to function. If you refuse to pay,…
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Why authentic tacos don't come with yellow cheese
The crispy shells filled with neon orange dairy are a complete fabrication of fast-food chains. Real street tacos rely on simple fresh ingredients, completely…
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High-speed trains connecting the UK to Europe go underwater
Passengers casually sip coffee while rocketing through a concrete tube buried beneath miles of dark water. It is an engineering marvel that is best enjoyed by…
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Why luxury train passengers pay thousands for a tiny bed
Patrons gleefully hand over the equivalent of a mortgage payment just to wear fancy clothes and drink champagne in a shaking, narrow corridor. The romantic…
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In Japan, taxi doors open themselves
Reaching for the exterior door handle is a rookie mistake that will absolutely earn you a harsh glare from the driver. The automated doors are an elegant…
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